Driving impairment
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
This medicine may affect the nerves or nervous system.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
This medicine may affect fetal development.
IMDYLLTRA 1 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
IMDYLLTRA 10 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
IMDYLLTRA 1 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
One vial of powder contains 1 mg of tarlatamab.
Reconstitution with water for injections results in a final tarlatamab concentration of 0.9 mg/mL.
IMDYLLTRA 10 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
One vial of powder contains 10 mg of tarlatamab.
Reconstitution with water for injections results in a final tarlatamab concentration of 2.4 mg/mL.
Tarlatamab is produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells by recombinant DNA technology.
Excipient with known effectIMDYLLTRA contains 0.04 mg polysorbate 80 in each 1 mg vial and 0.2 mg polysorbate 80 in each10 mg vial.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
Powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion.
Tarlatamab powder (powder for concentrate): White to slightly yellow powder.
Solution (stabiliser): Colourless-to-slightly yellow, clear solution with a pH of 7.0.
IMDYLLTRA is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stagesmall cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), who require systemic therapy following disease progression on orafter first-line treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy.
IMDYLLTRA treatment should be initiated under the direction of and supervised by physiciansexperienced in the use of cancer therapy. It should be administered in an appropriate healthcarefacility. See table 2 for recommended concomitant medicinal products.
Patients should be monitored from the start of the infusion for 6 to 8 hours on day 1 and day 8.
Additional monitoring and monitoring on subsequent infusions is at the discretion of the physician.
On day 1 and day 8, patients should be instructed to remain within proximity of an appropriatehealthcare facility for 24 hours starting from each infusion, accompanied by a caregiver.
Both patients and caregivers should be informed on signs and symptoms of cytokine release syndrome(CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) prior to discharge.
PosologyThe recommended dosing schedule of IMDYLLTRA is an initial dose of 1 mg on day 1 followed by10 mg on days 8, 15, and every 2 weeks thereafter as shown in table 1.
Patients should be treated until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Table 1. Recommended dosing schedule of IMDYLLTRA
Dose of IMDYLLTRA
Day 1 1 mg
Day 8 10 mg
Day 15 and every 2 weeks10 mgthereafter
Recommended concomitant medicinal products
Concomitant medicinal products for IMDYLLTRA administration should be administered aspresented in table 2 to reduce the risk of cytokine release syndrome (see section 4.4).
Table 2. Concomitant medicinal products for day 1 and day 8
Treatment day Medicinal products Administration
Day 1 and day 8 Administer 8 mg of dexamethasone Within 1 hour prior to IMDYLLTRAintravenously (or equivalent) infusion
Intravenous administration of 1 litre Immediately after completion ofof sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) IMDYLLTRA infusionsolution for injection is recommendedper standard of care guidelines
Restarting IMDYLLTRA after dose delay
If a dose of IMDYLLTRA is delayed, therapy should be restarted based on the recommendationslisted in table 3, and the dosing schedule should be resumed accordingly. Recommended concomitantmedicinal products should be administered as indicated in table 2.
Table 3. Recommendations for restarting therapy with IMDYLLTRA after dose delay
Last dose Time since the last dose Actionaadministered administered2 weeks or less Administer IMDYLLTRA 10 mg, then resume(≤ 14 days) with the planned dosing schedule.
1 mg on day 1 Administer IMDYLLTRA 1 mg. If tolerated,
Greater than 2 weeksincrease to 10 mg 1 week later. Then resume with(> 14 days)the planned dosing schedule.
Last dose Time since the last dose Actionaadministered administered3 weeks or less Administer IMDYLLTRA 10 mg, then resume(≤ 21 days) with the planned dosing schedule.
10 mg on day 8 Administer IMDYLLTRA 1 mg. If tolerated,
Greater than 3 weeksincrease to 10 mg 1 week later. Then resume with(> 21 days)the planned dosing schedule.
4 weeks or less Administer IMDYLLTRA 10 mg, then resume10 mg on day 15 (≤ 28 days) with the planned dosing schedule.
and every 2 weeks Administer IMDYLLTRA 1 mg. If tolerated,
Greater than 4 weeksthereafter increase to 10 mg 1 week later. Then resume with(> 28 days)the planned dosing schedule.
a Administer recommended concomitant medicinal products before and after IMDYLLTRA infusions on day 1and day 8 and monitor patients accordingly (see table 2).
Dose modifications and management of adverse reactions
No dose reduction for IMDYLLTRA is recommended.
See table 4 for recommended actions for the management of CRS, table 5 for recommended actionsfor the management of ICANS, and table 6 for the management of other adverse reactions.
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)CRS should be diagnosed based on clinical presentation (see section 4.4). Patients should be evaluatedand treated for other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension. If CRS is suspected, it should bemanaged according to the recommendations in table 4. Patients who experience grade 2 or higher CRS(e.g., hypotension not responsive to fluids, or hypoxia requiring supplemental oxygen) should bemonitored for CRS signs and symptoms including fever, hypotension and hypoxia using pulseoximetry or cardiac telemetry as indicated. For severe or life-threatening CRS, anti-IL-6 therapy isrecommended, for example, tocilizumab and admission in an intensive-care unit (ICU) for supportivetherapy.
Table 4. Guidelines for grading, dose modification and management of cytokine releasesyndromea
CRS IMDYLLTRA
Defining symptoms Managementgrade dose modification
Grade 1 Symptoms require * Withhold * Administer symptomaticsymptomatic treatment IMDYLLTRA until antipyretic treatmentonly (e.g., fever ≥ 38°C event resolves, then (e.g., paracetamol) forwithout hypotension or resume IMDYLLTRA fever.hypoxia). at the next scheduled * Considerdoseb. dexamethasonec (orequivalent) 4 mg to10 mg orally orintravenously.
CRS IMDYLLTRA
Defining symptoms Managementgrade dose modification
Grade 2 Symptoms require and * Withhold * Hospitalisation withrespond to moderate IMDYLLTRA until monitoring for fever,intervention. event resolves, then hypotension and hypoxia
* Fever ≥ 38°C, resume IMDYLLTRA using pulse oximetry or,
* Hypotension at the next scheduled as indicated, cardiacresponsive to doseb. telemetry, isfluids not recommended.
requiring * Administer symptomaticvasopressors, antipyretic treatmentand/or (e.g., paracetamol) for
* Hypoxia fever.
requiring low * Administer supplementalflow nasal oxygen and intravenouscannula or fluids when indicated.
blow-by. * Considerdexamethasonec (orequivalent) 8 mg orallyor intravenously.
* Consider tocilizumab (orequivalent).
When resuming treatment atthe next planned dose, monitorpatients at the physician’sdiscretion in an appropriatehealthcare facilityb.
Grade 3 Severe symptoms * Withhold In addition to grade 2defined as temperature IMDYLLTRA until treatment:
≥ 38°C with: the event resolves, * Intensive monitoring,
* Haemodynamic then resume e.g., ICU care isinstability IMDYLLTRA at the recommended.
requiring a next scheduled doseb. * Administervasopressor (with * For recurrent grade 3 dexamethasonec (oror without events, permanently equivalent) 8 mgvasopressin) discontinue intravenously everyand/or IMDYLLTRA. 8 hours up to 3 doses.
* Worsening * Vasopressor support ashypoxia or needed.respiratory * High flow oxygendistress requiring support as needed.high flow nasal * Tocilizumab (orcanula (> 6 L/min equivalent) isoxygen) or face recommended.mask. * Prior to the next dose,administer concomitantmedicinal products asrecommended for day 1and day 8 (see table 2).
When resuming treatment atthe next planned dose, monitorpatients at the physician’sdiscretion in an appropriatehealthcare facilityb.
CRS IMDYLLTRA
Defining symptoms Managementgrade dose modification
Grade 4 Life-threatening Permanently discontinue * ICU care.symptoms defined as IMDYLLTRA. * Per grade 3 treatment.temperature ≥ 38°C
with:
* Haemodynamicinstabilityrequiring multiplevasopressors(excludingvasopressin)and/or
* Worseninghypoxia orrespiratorydistress despiteoxygenadministrationrequiring positivepressure.a CRS based on American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) Consensus Grading(2019).b See table 3 for recommendations on restarting IMDYLLTRA after dose delays.c Taper steroids per standard of care guidelines.
ICU = Intensive Care Unit
Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of ICANS. Other causes of neurologicsymptoms should be ruled out. Intensive care should be provided for severe or life-threateningneurologic toxicities. If ICANS is suspected, it should be managed according to the recommendationsin table 5.
Table 5. Guidelines for grading, dose modification and management of immune effectorcell-associated neurotoxicity syndromea
ICANS Defining IMDYLLTRA dosea Managementgrade symptoms modification
Grade 1 ICE score 7-9b * Withhold IMDYLLTRA * Supportive care.with no until ICANS resolves,depressed level then resumeof consciousness. IMDYLLTRA at thenext scheduled dosec.
ICANS Defining IMDYLLTRA dosea Managementgrade symptoms modification
Grade 2 ICE score 3-6b * Withhold IMDYLLTRA * Supportive care.and/or mild until ICANS resolves, * Dexamethasoned (orsomnolence then resume equivalent) 8 mg to 10 mgawaking to IMDYLLTRA at the orally or intravenously.voice. next scheduled dosec. * If symptoms worsen, repeatdexamethasone every12 hours ormethylprednisoloned (orequivalent) 1 mg/kgintravenously every12 hours.
* Monitor neurologicsymptoms and considerconsultation withneurologist and otherspecialists for furtherevaluation and management.
* Monitor patients at thephysician’s discretionfollowing the next dose of
IMDYLLTRAc.
Grade 3 ICE score 0-2b * Withhold IMDYLLTRA * Intensive monitoring, e.g.,and/or depressed until the ICANS ICU care is recommended.level of resolves, then resume * Consider mechanicalconsciousness IMDYLLTRA at the ventilation for airwayawakening only next scheduled dosec. protection. Dexamethasonedto tactile * If there is no (or equivalent) 10 mgstimulus and/or improvement to intravenously every 6 hoursany clinical grade ≤ 1 within 7 days, or methylprednisoloned (orseizure focal or permanently discontinue equivalent) 1 mg/kggeneralised that IMDYLLTRA. intravenously everyresolves rapidly * For recurrent grade 3 12 hours.events, permanently * Consider repeat
Or discontinue. neuroimaging (CT or MRI)every 2-3 days if patient has
Nonconvulsive persistent grade ≥ 3seizures on EEG neurotoxicity.that resolve with * Monitor patients at theintervention physician’s discretionand/or focal or following the next dose oflocal oedema IMDYLLTRAc.seen onneuroimaging.
ICANS Defining IMDYLLTRA dosea Managementgrade symptoms modification
Grade 4 ICE score 0b * Permanently discontinue * ICU care.(patient is IMDYLLTRA. * Consider mechanicalunarousable and ventilation for airwayunable to protection.perform ICE) * High-dose corticosteroidsand/or stupor or such as methylprednisolonedcoma and/or 1 000 mg/day in dividedlife-threatening doses intravenously forprolonged 3 days.seizure * Consider repeat(> 5 minutes) or neuroimaging (CT or MRI)repetitive clinical every 2-3 days if patient hasor electrical persistent grade ≥ 3seizures without neurotoxicity.return to baseline * Treat convulsive statusin between epilepticus per institutionaland/or diffuse guidelines.cerebral oedemaonneuroimaging,decerebrate ordecorticateposturing orpapilloedema,cranial nerve VIpalsy, or
Cushing’s triad.a ICANS based on American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) Consensus Grading(2019).b If patient is arousable and able to perform Immune Effector Cell-Associated Encephalopathy (ICE)
Assessment, assess: Orientation (oriented to year, month, city, hospital = 4 points); Naming (names 3 objects,e.g., point to clock, pen, button = 3 points); Following commands (e.g., “show me 2 fingers” or “close your eyesand stick out your tongue” = 1 point); Writing (ability to write a standard sentence = 1 point); and Attention(count backwards from 100 by ten = 1 point). If patient is unarousable and unable to perform ICE Assessment(grade 4 ICANS) = 0 points.c See table 3 for recommendations on restarting IMDYLLTRA after dose delays.d Taper steroids per standard of care guidelines.
CT = Computed Tomography; EEG = Electroencephalogram; ICU = Intensive Care Unit; MRI = Magneticresonance imaging
Neutropenia and other adverse reactions
Neutropenia and other adverse reactions should be managed in accordance with table 6.
Table 6. Recommended treatment interruptions of IMDYLLTRA for the management of otheradverse reactionsa,b
Adverse
Severitya Dose modificationbreactions
Neutropenia Grades 1 and 2 No treatment interruption needed.
(see section 4.4) * Interrupt IMDYLLTRA for atleast 3 days and until the eventimproves to grade ≤ 2, then
Grade 3resume IMDYLLTRA.
Consider using granulocyte-colonystimulating factor (G-CSF).
* Interrupt IMDYLLTRA for atleast 3 days and until the eventimproves to grade ≤ 2, thenresume IMDYLLTRA.
* If event lasts for > 7 days or
Grade 4grade 4 event reoccurs,permanently discontinue
IMDYLLTRA.
Consider using granulocyte-colonystimulating factor (G-CSF).
Hepatotoxicity Grade 3 * Withhold IMDYLLTRA until(see section 4.4)c Increased ALT or AST or bilirubin improved to grade ≤ 1.
Grade 4 * Permanently discontinue
Increased ALT or AST or bilirubin IMDYLLTRA.
AST or ALT > 3 × ULN with total * Permanently discontinuebilirubin> 2 × ULN in the absence of IMDYLLTRA.alternative causes
Other adverse Withhold IMDYLLTRA untilreactions (see recovery to grade ≤ 1 or baseline.
section 4.8)
Consider permanently discontinuingif adverse reaction does not resolve
Grade 3 or 4within 28 days.
* Consider permanentdiscontinuation for grade 4events.a Severity based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE),
Version 5.0.b See table 3 for recommendations on restarting IMDYLLTRA after dose delays.c For patients with liver enzyme elevations at baseline, multiples of baseline values should be used forhepatotoxicity assessment.
ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ULN = upper limit of normal
Special populationsNo dose adjustment is necessary in elderly patients (≥ 65 years of age).
Hepatic impairmentNo dose adjustment is required in patients with mild hepatic impairment (see section 5.2). Limiteddata is available in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. IMDYLLTRA has not been studied inpatients with severe hepatic impairment. No dose recommendations can be made for patients withmoderate or severe hepatic impairment.
Renal impairmentNo dose adjustment is required in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (see section 5.2).
IMDYLLTRA has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment. No doserecommendations can be made for patients with severe renal impairment to end-stage renal disease.
Paediatric populationThere is no relevant use of IMDYLLTRA in the paediatric population for the treatment of small celllung cancer.
Method of administrationIMDYLLTRA is for intravenous use.
IMDYLLTRA is to be reconstituted and then further diluted prior to administration by intravenousinfusion.
For instructions on reconstitution and dilution of the medicinal product before administration, seesection 6.6.
The infusion line for premedication can be used for IMDYLLTRA. An infusion line flush should beconducted between administering concomitant medicinal products and IMDYLLTRA.
Administer the entire contents of IMDYLLTRA as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour at a constantflow rate using an infusion pump, see table 7. The pump should be programmable, lockable,non-elastomeric, and have an alarm.
The infusion line is primed with sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection OR finalprepared IMDYLLTRA.
Upon completion of the IMDYLLTRA infusion, the intravenous infusion line should be flushed over3-5 minutes using sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection.
Table 7. Tarlatamab administration information
Infusion duration for 250 mL intravenous
Infusion rate (mL/hour)preparation1 hour 250 mL/hour
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch numberof the administered product should be clearly recorded.
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)Administration of tarlatamab has been associated with CRS, including life-threatening or fatal events,see section 4.8. CRS may be associated with symptoms including pyrexia, hypotension, hypoxia,fatigue, tachycardia, headache, chills, nausea, and vomiting.
Patients and caregivers should be advised of the potential for CRS onset after discharge and instructedto seek immediate medical attention if any signs or symptoms occur.
Tarlatamab should be administered in a healthcare facility equipped to monitor and manage CRS. Itshould be ensured that patients are euvolemic prior to initiating the infusions. Patients should beclosely monitored for signs and symptoms of CRS during the initiation of tarlatamab treatment. Tomitigate the risk of CRS, it is important to initiate tarlatamab at the recommended starting dose intable 1.
CRS should be managed according to the recommendations in table 4.
Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
Administration of tarlatamab has been associated with ICANS, including life-threatening or fatalevents, see section 4.8. ICANS can occur up to several weeks following administration of tarlatamab.
Adverse reactions that may be associated with ICANS include headache, encephalopathy, confusion,delirium, seizure, ataxia, neurotoxicity, and tremor. Patients should be closely monitored for signs andsymptoms of ICANS during tarlatamab treatment.
Patients and caregivers should be advised of the potential for ICANS onset after discharge andinstructed to seek immediate medical attention if any signs or symptoms occur.
ICANS should be managed according to the recommendations in table 5.
NeutropeniaAdministration of tarlatamab has been associated with neutropenia, see section 4.8. Patients should beclosely monitored for signs and symptoms of neutropenia during tarlatamab treatment.
Neutropenia should be managed according to the recommendations in table 6.
InfectionsSerious infections, including life-threatening and fatal infections, have been reported in patientstreated with tarlatamab. The most frequent infections include pneumonia, urinary tract infection,
COVID-19, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory tract infection, candida infection, oralcandidiasis and nasopharyngitis.
Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of infections prior to and during treatment withtarlatamab.
HypersensitivityHypersensitivity reactions have been reported in patients treated with tarlatamab including rare severeevents. Clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity may include but are not limited to rash andbronchospasm. Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity duringtreatment with tarlatamab and managed as clinically indicated. It should be considered to withhold orto permanently discontinue tarlatamab based on severity, see table 6 for management of other adversereactions.
HepatotoxicityAdministration of tarlatamab has been associated with elevated liver enzymes. Liver enzyme elevationcan occur with or without concurrent CRS.
Liver enzymes and bilirubin should be monitored prior to treatment with tarlatamab, and as clinicallyindicated. Potential toxicities should be managed according to the recommendations in table 6.
Women of child bearing potential/contraception
Pregnancy status of females of child bearing potential should be verified prior to initiating treatmentwith tarlatamab. Females of reproductive potential have to use effective contraception duringtreatment and for 2 months after the last dose of tarlatamab (see section 4.6).
Excipients with known effectThis medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially‘sodium-free’.
This medicinal product contains 0.04 mg of polysorbate 80 in each 1 mg vial and 0.2 mg in each10 mg vial. Polysorbates may cause allergic reactions.
No interaction studies have been performed. Initiation of tarlatamab treatment causes transient releaseof cytokines that may suppress CYP450 enzymes and may result in increased exposures ofconcomitant CYP substrates. Patients who are receiving concomitant CYP450 substrates, particularlythose with a narrow therapeutic index, should be monitored for known adverse events. The dose of theconcomitant medicinal product should be adjusted as needed.
Women of child bearing potential/contraception
Women of child bearing potential have to use effective contraception during and for 2 months aftertreatment with tarlatamab.
PregnancyThere are no available data from the use of tarlatamab in pregnant women.
A reproductive toxicity study conducted in mice using the murine surrogate molecule muS757 showedtransplacental transport of muS757 (see section 5.3). Based on its mechanism of action and potentialdevelopment of adverse reactions (like CRS) following tarlatamab exposure, tarlatamab may causefoetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman (see section 5.1).
Tarlatamab is not recommended during pregnancy and in women of child bearing potential not usingcontraception.
Pregnancy status for females of child-bearing potential should be verified prior to starting treatmentwith tarlatamab.
Breast-feedingIt is unknown whether tarlatamab is secreted in human milk. Because many medicinal products,including antibodies, can be secreted in human milk, a risk to the newborns/infants cannot beexcluded. Breast-feeding should be discontinued during treatment with tarlatamab and for at least2 months after the last dose.
FertilityThere are no clinical trials to evaluate the effect of tarlatamab on fertility.
Due to the potential for ICANS associated neurological events following tarlatamab infusion,tarlatamab may have major influence on the ability to drive and use machines. In the event of anyneurologic symptoms, patients should be advised to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardousoccupations or activities, such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery, until theyresolve.
The safety of IMDYLLTRA was evaluated in 473 patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) whoreceived the tarlatamab target dose of 10 mg as monotherapy in clinical trials.
The most common adverse reactions are: CRS (56.7%), decreased appetite (36.4%), pyrexia (31.9%),dysgeusia (31.3%), constipation (30.4%), anaemia (30.0%), fatigue (29.8%), nausea (24.9%), asthenia(19.0%), neutropenia (16.9%), hyponatraemia (16.7%), headache (16.3%), lymphopenia (15.6%).
The most common serious adverse reactions are CRS (19.7%) and pyrexia (4.7%).
Tabulated list of adverse reactionsAdverse reactions reported in clinical trials are listed by system organ class and by frequency. Thefrequencies of adverse reactions is based on pooled data from one phase 1, one phase 2, and onephase 3 clinical trials with 473 patients. The median duration of exposure was 18.0 weeks (range:
0.1 to 175.1 weeks).
Adverse reactions are listed according to the MedDRA system organ classification and by frequency.
Frequency categories are defined as very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10), uncommon(≥ 1/1 000 to < 1/100), rare (≥ 1/10 000 to < 1/1 000), very rare (< 1/10 000) and not known(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adversereactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
Table 8. Adverse reactions
MedDRA system Adverse reaction All grades Grade ≥ 3organ class
Blood and lymphatic Anaemia Very common Commonsystem disorders Neutropeniaa, c Very common Common
Lymphopeniab Very common Very common
Thrombocytopenia Common Uncommon
Leukopenia Common Uncommon
Gastrointestinal Constipation Very common Uncommondisorders Nausea Very common Uncommon
Vomiting Very common Uncommon
Diarrhoea Very common Uncommon
MedDRA system Adverse reaction All grades Grade ≥ 3organ class
General disorders and Pyrexia Very common Uncommonadministration site Fatigue Very common Commonconditions
Asthenia Very common Common
Chills Common Not reported
Immune system Cytokine release Very common Commondisorders syndromec
Investigations Weight decreased Very common Common
Alanine Very common Commonaminotransferaseincreased
Aspartate Common Commonaminotransferaseincreased
White blood cell count Common Commondecreased
Metabolism and Decreased appetite Very common Commonnutrition disorders Hyponatraemia Very common Common
Hypokalaemia Very common Common
Hypomagnesaemia Common Uncommon
Musculoskeletal and Myalgia Common Not reportedconnective tissuedisorders
Nervous system Dysgeusia Very common Not reporteddisorders Headache Very common Not reported
Dizziness Common Not reported
Immune effector Common Uncommoncell-associatedneurotoxicity syndromec
Tremor Common Not reported
Neurotoxicity Uncommon Not reported
Seizure Uncommon Uncommon
Ataxia Uncommon Uncommon
Encephalopathy Uncommon Uncommon
Psychiatric disorders Confusional state Common Uncommon
Delirium Common Uncommon
Respiratory, thoracic Dyspnoea Very common Commonand mediastinaldisorders
Skin and subcutaneous Pruritus Very common Uncommontissue disorders Rash Common Uncommon
Vascular disorders Hypotension Common Common
Hypertension Common Commona Includes neutrophil count decreased.b Includes lymphocyte count decreased.c Additional information is provided in “Descriptions of selected adverse reactions”.
Description of selected adverse reactionsIn clinical trials with pooled safety data from 473 patients with SCLC receiving the IMDYLLTRA1 mg as first dose and 10 mg second and later dose, CRS occurred in 56.7% of patients, with grade 1in 39.3%, grade 2 in 15.4% of patients, grade 3 in 1.7% of patients and grade 4 events in 0.2% ofpatients. Serious events of CRS were reported in 19.7% of patients. After the first dose of
IMDYLLTRA, 41.4% of patients experienced any grade CRS, with 34.0% of patients experiencingany grade CRS after the second dose. The majority of CRS events occurred after the first two doses,with 8.5% of patients experiencing CRS following third dose or later. Following the day 1 infusion,13.7% of patients experienced ≥ grade 2 CRS. Following the day 8 infusion, pct. 4.4% of patientsexperienced ≥ grade 2 CRS. The median time from the most recent dose of IMDYLLTRA to the firstonset of CRS was 15.9 hours (range: 9.0 to 26.5 hours). For those grade 1 events that progressed tograde 2 or greater, the median time from grade 1 event to grade 2 or greater events was 22.1 hours(interquartile range: 8.5 - 31.6 hours). Cytokine release syndrome led to treatment interruption and/ordose modification in 2.1% of patients and to discontinuation of tarlatamab in 0.6% of patients.
Fatal CRS cases have been reported in the post-marketing setting.
For clinical management of CRS, see section 4.4.
Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
Tarlatamab can cause ICANS, including life-threatening or fatal events.
In clinical trials with pooled safety data from 473 patients with SCLC receiving IMDYLLTRA at10 mg, ICANS was reported in 4.7% of patients. The median time from the first dose of
IMDYLLTRA to the first onset of ICANS was 9.0 days (interquartile range: 2 to 13 days). Themedian time to resolution of ICANS was 4 days (interquartile range: 2 to 8 days).
For clinical management of ICANS, see section 4.4.
NeutropeniaIn clinical trials with pooled safety data from 473 patients with SCLC receiving IMDYLLTRA at10 mg, neutropenia occurred in 16.9% of patients including 8.2% of patients experiencing grade 3 orgrade 4 events. The median time from the first dose of IMDYLLTRA to the first onset of neutropeniawas 43 days (range: 29 to 109 days). Neutropenia leading to dose interruption occurred in 3.2%patients with none leading to treatment discontinuation. Treatment with G-CSF was required in 6% ofpatients.
For clinical management of neutropenia, see section 4.4.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactionsReporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. Itallows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcareprofessionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting systemlisted in Appendix V.
Doses up to 100 mg every 2 weeks and 200 mg every 3 weeks have been evaluated in clinical trials. Inthe event of an overdose, the patient must be closely monitored for signs or symptoms of adversereactions and should be treated symptomatically, and supportive measures instituted as required.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antineoplastic agents, other monoclonal antibodies and antibody drugconjugates, ATC code: L01FX33
Mechanism of actionTarlatamab is a bispecific delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3)-directed CD3 T-cell engager that binds to DLL3expressed on the surface of tumour cells and CD3 expressed on the surface of T-cells. The bispecificbinding of tarlatamab to T-cells and DLL3-positive tumour cells triggers T-cell activation, productionof inflammatory cytokines, and release of cytotoxic proteins, which results in redirected lysis oftumour cells.
Pharmacodynamic effectsThe pharmacodynamic response after a single infusion of tarlatamab was characterised by T-cellredistribution and activation, and transient cytokine elevation. Peripheral T-cell redistribution (i.e.,
T-cell adhesion to blood vessel endothelium and/or transmigration into tissue) occurred within24 hours after the initial dose of tarlatamab at 1 mg on day 1. T-cell counts declined within 6 hourspost infusion and returned to baseline levels in the majority of the patients prior to the next infusion onday 8.
Serum cytokines IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α were transiently elevated following theinitial dose of tarlatamab at 1 mg on day 1. Cytokine levels peaked within the first 2 days followingthe start of tarlatamab infusion and generally returned to baseline levels prior to the next infusion onday 8. In subsequent treatments, cytokine elevation occurred in fewer patients with lesser intensitycompared to the initial infusion on day 1.
ImmunogenicityAnti-drug antibodies (ADA) were commonly detected. No evidence of ADA impact onpharmacokinetics, efficacy or safety was observed, however, data are still limited.
Clinical efficacy and safetyStudy DeLLphi-304
The efficacy of IMDYLLTRA was studied in a phase 3 multicentre, randomised, open-label trial(Study DeLLphi-304). Eligible patients were required to have SCLC with disease progressionfollowing 1 platinum-based regimen. In regions where standard of care (SOC) first-line systemictreatment for patients diagnosed with extensive-stage disease included platinum-based chemotherapyin combination with PD-(L)1 inhibitor, patients were required to have failed PD-(L)1 inhibitor as partof their first-line systemic treatment or to be ineligible to receive PD-(L)1 inhibitor therapy.
Additionally, patients were required to have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)performance status of 0-1, and at least one measurable lesion as defined by response evaluation criteriain solid tumours (RECIST v1.1). The trial excluded patients with symptomatic brain metastases oractive immunodeficiency.
A total of 509 patients were enrolled and randomised 1:1 to receive either IMDYLLTRA or SOCchemotherapy. 254 patients were randomised to IMDYLLTRA at an initial dose of 1 mg on Cycle 1day 1 followed by 10 mg on days 8, 15, and every 2 weeks thereafter in a 28-day cycle until diseaseprogression or unacceptable toxicity. SOC chemotherapies included topotecan (n = 185), lurbinectedin(n = 47) or amrubicin (n = 23). Randomisation was stratified by prior anti-PD-(L)1 exposure (yes vsno), platinum sensitivity status (chemotherapy-free interval ≥ 180 days, < 180 to ≥ 90 days, or< 90 days), presence (previous or current) of brain metastases (yes vs no) and standard of care(topotecan/amrubicin vs lurbinectedin). Treatment continued until disease progression or unacceptabletoxicity. Tumour assessments were performed every 6 weeks for the first 48 weeks and every12 weeks thereafter.
The baseline demographics and disease characteristics of the study population were: median age of65 years (range: 20 to 86 years); 41.3% age 65 to 74; 10.8% age 75 or older; 69% male; 57.2% Whiteand 40.1% Asian; 32% ECOG PS of 0 and 67.2% ECOG PS of 1; 91% patients had metastatic diseaseat baseline; 44.8% had brain metastases at baseline; 35.2% had liver metastases at baseline. 68.8%patients were former smokers; 20.6% were current smokers, 10.6% were never smokers. All patientsreceived at least 1 line of prior platinum-based chemotherapy (range: 1 to 3 lines); 97.6% of patientshad received 1 prior treatment line; 70.7% received prior anti-PD-(L)1 therapy; 223 patients (43.8%)had chemotherapy-free interval < 90 days after end of first-line platinum therapy, while 286 patients(56.2%) had chemotherapy-free interval ≥ 90 days.
The primary efficacy outcome measure was overall survival (OS). Key secondary efficacy outcomeswere progression-free survival (PFS) based on investigator assessment per response evaluation criteriain solid tumours (RECIST v1.1) and select patient-reported outcomes. Additional endpoints includedoverall response rate (ORR) based on investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.
Patients received a median of 5 cycles of IMDYLLTRA treatment (range: 1 to 19 cycles), and amedian of 4 cycles of SOC treatment (range: 1 to 21 cycles).
Efficacy results are summarised in table 9 and figure 1. The median (95% CI) follow-up time for OSwas 11.2 months (10.4, 12.1) in the tarlatamab group and 11.7 months (10.6, 12.3) in the SOCchemotherapy group. The median (95% CI) follow-up time for PFS was 11.0 (8.5, 11.2) months fortarlatamab and 9.7 (8.4, 11.1) months for SOC chemotherapy.
Table 9. Efficacy results for patients with SCLC in Study DeLLphi-304
Efficacy parameter IMDYLLTRA Standard of care(N = 254) (N = 255)
Overall survival (OS)
Deaths (%) 111 (43.7) 152 (59.6)
Mediana in months (95% CI) 13.6 (11.1, NE) 8.3 (7.0, 10.2)
Hazard ratiob (95% CI) 0.60 (0.47, 0.77)p-value (stratified log-rank) < 0.001
Progression-free survival (PFS)c
Events (%) 191 (75.2) 205 (80.4)
Mediana in months (95% CI) 4.2 (3.0, pct. 4.4) 3.2 (2.9, 4.2)
Hazard ratiob (95% CI) 0.72 (0.59, 0.88)p-value (stratified log-rank) < 0.001
Overall response rate (ORR)c
ORR, % 35.0 20.4a per Kaplan-Meier estimates.b Hazard ratio based on the stratified Cox proportional hazard model.c PFS, ORR based on investigator assessment per RECIST v1.1.
CI = Confidence interval; N = number; NE = not estimable
Figure 1. Kaplan-Meier plot for overall survival (ITT analysis set)1.00.80.60.40.20.00 3 6 9 12 15 18 21
Months
Tarlatamab Standard of Care
Number of Subjects at Risk:
Tarlatamab 254 220 192 131 60 17 0
Standard of Care 255 210 156 97 42 9 2 0
Paediatric populationThe European Medicines Agency has waived the obligation to submit the results of studies withtarlatamab in all subsets of the paediatric population in treatment of small cell lung cancer (seesection 4.2 for information on paediatric use).
Tarlatamab population pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses in adult subjects (n = 702) with previouslytreated advanced SCLC were performed to characterise the time course of tarlatamab serumconcentrations after intravenous administration, to quantify inter-individual variability and to evaluateeffects of subject specific covariates on the PK parameters of tarlatamab.
The peak serum concentration (Cmax), trough serum concentration (Ctrough) and area under the serumconcentration versus time curve at steady state (AUCtau) of tarlatamab increased dose proportionally inthe evaluated dose range of 1 mg to 100 mg Q2W (10 times the recommended dose). Approximatesteady state in serum tarlatamab exposures were achieved by cycle 2 day 15.
DistributionThe typical value (inter-subject CV%) for central volume of distribution is 3.23 L (38%) and steadystate volume of distribution is 8.19 L as estimated by population PK analysis.
BiotransformationThe metabolic pathway of tarlatamab has not been characterised. Like other protein therapeutics,tarlatamab is expected to be degraded into small peptides and amino acids via catabolic pathways.
EliminationThe systemic clearance (inter-subject CV%) was 0.728 L/day (34%) and terminal elimination half-lifewas approximately 10.6 days in subjects with SCLC as estimated by population PK analysis.
Special populationsNo clinically meaningful differences in the clearance of tarlatamab were observed based on age(range: 20-86 years), bodyweight (range: 35-149 kg), sex, race, mild or moderate renal impairment(eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min), or mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ upper limit of normal (ULN) and
Survival probability
GRH2801 v3
AST > ULN). Limited data is available in patients with moderate hepatic impairment and no data isavailable in patients with severe hepatic or severe renal impairment.
Non-clinical data reveal no special hazard for humans based on conventional studies of safetypharmacology and repeated dose toxicity.
Genotoxicity and carcinogenicityNo genotoxicity or carcinogenicity studies have been conducted with tarlatamab.
Impairment of fertilityNo studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of tarlatamab on fertility.
Reproductive and developmental toxicityA reproductive toxicity study conducted in mice using the murine surrogate molecule muS757 showedtransplacental transport of muS757 and did not induce embryo-foetal toxicity or teratogenicity.
Glutamic acid
Sucrose
Polysorbate 80 (E433)
Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment)
Solution (stabiliser)
Citric acid monohydrate (E330)
Lysine hydrochloride
Polysorbate 80 (E433)
Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment)
Water for injections
No known incompatibilities.
Unopened vial4 years.
Diluted solution for intravenous infusion (infusion bag)
Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 28 days at 2°C to 8°C and 8 hours at20°C to 25°C.
From a microbiological point of view, the product should be used immediately. If not usedimmediately, in-use storage times and conditions are the responsibility of the user and would normallynot be longer than 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C, unless the method of reconstitution and dilution has takenplace in controlled and validated aseptic conditions.
Store and transport refrigerated (2°C to 8°C).
Do not freeze.
Store in the original packaging in order to protect from light.
For storage conditions after reconstitution and dilution of the medicinal product, see section 6.3.
IMDYLLTRA consists of two packaging configurations. Each IMDYLLTRA pack contains 1 vial ofpowder for concentrate for solution for infusion and 2 vials of solution (stabiliser).
IMDYLLTRA 1 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
* 1 mg tarlatamab powder in a Type 1 glass vial with an elastomeric stopper, aluminium seal anda grey flip-off cap
* 7 mL solution in a Type 1 glass vial with an elastomeric stopper, aluminium seal and a whiteflip-off cap
IMDYLLTRA 10 mg powder for concentrate and solution for solution for infusion
* 10 mg tarlatamab powder in a Type 1 glass vial with an elastomeric stopper, aluminium seal andan orange flip-off cap
* 7 mL solution in a Type 1 glass vial with an elastomeric stopper, aluminium seal and a whiteflip-off cap
Strictly observe aseptic technique when preparing the solution for infusion since tarlatamab vials donot contain antimicrobial preservatives.
Other instructions
* Reconstitution of IMDYLLTRA is with water for injections. Do not use the solution(stabiliser) to reconstitute IMDYLLTRA. The solution (stabiliser) is used to coat the infusionbag prior to addition of reconstituted IMDYLLTRA to prevent adsorption of IMDYLLTRA toinfusion bags and infusion line.
* Infusion bags composed of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), polyolefin, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)have been shown to be compatible with tarlatamab at the specified administration conditions.
* Infusion line and catheter materials composed of polyolefin, PVC, and polyurethane have beenshown to be compatible with tarlatamab at the specified administration conditions.
* The use of Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD) is not recommended due to potential risk formedication error. Compatibility testing of vial adaptor CSTDs with IMDYLLTRA has not beenperformed.
Preparation of the solution for infusion
Reconstitution of tarlatamab
Table 10. Required amount of water for injections to reconstitute IMDYLLTRAa
IMDYLLTRA vial strength Amount of water for Final concentrationinjections needed toreconstitute IMDYLLTRA1 mg 1.3 mL 0.9 mg/mL10 mg 4.4 mL 2.4 mg/mLa Each vial contains an overfill to allow for withdrawal of 1.1 mL (1 mg vial) or 4.2 mL (10 mg vial) afterreconstitution to ensure delivery at the stated concentration of labelled vial strength.
1. Transfer required amount of water for injections (refer to table 10) into the tarlatamab vial toprovide a final tarlatamab concentration of 0.9 mg/mL (1 mg vial) or 2.4 mg/mL (10 mg vial).
Direct the water along the walls of the IMDYLLTRA vial and not directly on the lyophilisedpowder.
* Do not use the solution (stabiliser) to reconstitute IMDYLLTRA.
2. Gently swirl contents. Do not shake.
3. Visually inspect that the solution is clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to slightly yellow. Donot use if solution is cloudy or has particulates.
Preparation of IMDYLLTRA infusion bag
Table 11. Preparation guide for 1-hour infusion
IMDYLLTRA IMDYLLTRA Volume of sodium Volume of Volume ofvial strength dose chloride 9 mg/mL solution reconstituted(0.9%) solution for (stabiliser) to IMDYLLTRA toinjection to add to infusion add to infusionwithdraw from bag baginfusion bag1 mg 1 mg 14 mL 13 mL 1.1 mL10 mg 10 mg 17 mL 13 mL 4.2 mL
Note: the final concentrations for the different strength vials are NOT the same following reconstitution.
1. Use an infusion bag pre-filled with 250 mL sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution forinjection.
2. Withdraw the required volume of sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection fromthe pre-filled infusion bag and discard (refer to table 11). Disregard any overfill in the infusionbag.
3. Add solution (stabiliser).
* To coat the infusion bag, transfer 13 mL of the solution (stabiliser) to the infusion bagcontaining sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection.
* Gently mix the contents of the bag to avoid foaming. Do not shake.
4. Add reconstituted IMDYLLTRA.
* Transfer the required volume of reconstituted IMDYLLTRA into the stabilised infusionbag containing sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection and the solution(stabiliser). Refer to table 11.
* Gently mix the contents of the bag to avoid foaming. Do not shake.
5. Remove the air from the infusion bag using an empty syringe to avoid foaming.
6. Prime infusion line with sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection or finalprepared product from the infusion bag.
The storage time per section 6.3 includes total time permitted from point of reconstitution of first vialto the end of administration. After removal from refrigeration, allow the infusion bag to reach roomtemperature and complete administration of the diluted IMDYLLTRA infusion solution within theallowable room temperature storage time (including infusion time). If the prepared tarlatamab infusionbag is not administered within the time frames and temperatures indicated, it must be discarded; itshould not be refrigerated again.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with localrequirements.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines
Agency https://www.ema.europa.eu.